England in charge at interval after shaky start
Australia 5 England 14 (half-time)
England, after a shaky start, took charge of the Rugby World Cup final as they led 14-5 at half-time against defending champions Australia through a Jason Robinson try and three Jonny Wilkinson penalties.
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